Canada Bank Growth In 1929 Shows Growth In Branches
Canada’s 11 chartered banks opened 84 new branches in 1929, bringing total branches to 4,223. A Barclays Bank entry added $500,000 paid in capital and surplus. total paid in capital reached $142,000,000 and surplus $156,000,000. Total assets rose to $3.71 billion, with loans and discounts up from $1.227 to $1.473 billion and demand deposits up to $785 million.
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North American Newspaper Alliance
Ottawa
Canada
Britain
Barclay’s Bank
Sav
Rocky Mountain Region 10 Forecast for 1930
Prospectus from Quince Record forecasts brighter 1930 in agriculture metal mining livestock dairying manufacturing construction and railroad activity across Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Arizona Nevada Idaho and Montana. Snowstorms of 1929 boost winter wheat and moisture for summer irrigation as industry and employment rise.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain States
Quince Record
Federal District
Department of Labor
U. S. Employment Service
Record
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Mail Plane Sets New Travel Record Between Cities
Chicago January 5 The fastest time between St. Louis and Chicago was achieved by Pilot Bobby Jewell of Universal Air Lines. He flew six passengers and a mail cargo 268 miles in 86 minutes averaging 180 miles an hour.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Bobby Jewell
Universal Air Lines
Trappings Are Brilliant as Marie Jose Weds in Rome
Princess Marie Jose of Belgium is welcomed in Rome ahead of her marriage to Crown Prince Humbert. She experiences a royal welcome at Termini, a parade through crowded streets, balcony vivas, mass attendance, and a quiet walk in the Quirinal gardens as 10,000 troops march.
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Thomas B. Morgan
United Press
Rome
Marie Jose
Belgium
Quirinal Place
Italy
Humbert
Termini Station
Palace
Vivas
Quirinal Gardens
Brussels
Tarquinia
Eternal City
Quirinal Palace
Pope Pius
Vatican
Standard Classified Ads Offer Boosts Savings
Today many offers in the Standard Classified Ads promise to save you dollars by comparing prices and presenting deals. The notice highlights value and variety for readers seeking affordable options.
Classified Ads Offer Steady Service, Varied Opportunity
The notice highlights standard classified ads promising consistent service with changing opportunities. It notes a dial-in contact at 5411 for details and access to ongoing listings.
Grand Jury Opening Calls Butte Officers to Helena
More than a dozen Butte men led by Chief J J Murphy and detectives left for Helena to appear before the grand jury opening this morning. The panel will hear over 150 cases, many involving liquor violations perjury and Mann Act charges, before Federal Judge George M Bourquin in Helena this week.
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Butte
J. J. Murphy
Joe Powell
Frank White
James Mooney
Bart Riley
Harry Kinney
Partment of Justice
Helena
Graud
George M. Bourquin
Bootlegger Lays Youth Burn Corpse Found in Vehicle
Autopsy details show an 18 year old found dead inside a car filled with flaming alcohol cans. Authorities investigate involvement of bootlegger and arson elements in the deaths.
Youth's body found in burning car near Steger
Police believe the 18 year old was slain by bootleggers guarding a gang territory. The body lay amid eight blazing alcohol cans in an automobile on a wooded road near Haweswood estate, ignited with gasoline to destroy evidence.
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Steger
Ill
Here
Henry Siegel
Homewood County
Devil's Paradise
Siegel
Haweswood
James E. Hawes
Chicago
Fight of giants envisioned in Nebraska race
Washington dispatch reports a possible clash between Sir John Pershing and Senator Norris for the Nebraska seat. Pershing, former commander of the American expeditionary forces, may be drafted to oppose Norris, long noted for his antiwar stance. The story notes Norris as the last remaining senator who opposed the war Pershing led.
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Herbert Little
United Press
Washington
Pershing
George W. Norris
Nebraska
John Joseph Pershing
United States
Norris
Albanian Tribes Reported At War Amid Reforms
Alarming unconfirmed reports from Albania state tribal chiefs have revolted and Albania is in a state of anarchy as they seek to quell the rebellion. The chiefs reportedly rose in protest against proposed reforms in religious social and marriage customs by the government.
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Athens
Albania
Feathered Aristocrats Open Southern Montana Poultry Show Today
Poultry show opens today at the Thornton hotel building, featuring 300 Butte birds and 300 more from towns including Missoula and Deer Lodge. Fred Langdon notes robust entry totals as Judge James Rennie oversees the week long event with free admission and a large premium list.
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Southern Montana
Montana
Southern Montana Poultry Association
Fred Langdon
Butte
Missoula
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Willow Creek
Thornton Hotel
James Rennie
Sheridan
Wyo
American Poultry Association
Husband Denied Divorce Over Dance Invitations
Denver judge refuses divorce to David W. Gray ruling spousal obligations go beyond dance invites. Gray said his wife ordered him from their home and sat in the back seat on a drive. Court dismissed the case.
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Denver
Colo
George Luxford
David W. Gray
Gray
Luxford
Lobby Suggests Limited Debate On Day Question
The people's lobby in Washington proposed that prohibition debate be limited to thirty minutes per legislative day. Time would be divided by stopwatch between advocates of brewers and distillers of gasoline as a way to curb lengthy partisan bickering.
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LOBBY
Washington
People's Lobby
Congres
Model Youth in Religious Frenzy Kills Father
An 11 year old, described as a model college student, shot his father William Schumm after asking his parents to pray. The mother was wounded twice but escaped with the gun. Allan R. Schumm, 11, was placed in an observation ward. police suspect temporary insanity after a party visit.
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Louis
William Schumm
Allan R. Schumm
Schumm
Elsa Winkler
God
British tanker Lunula runs aground near Puerto Mexico
The British tanker Lunula was reported to have run aground six miles from Puerto Mexico at 7 a.m. A north gale caused the difficulty. The ship was believed to be in no immediate danger and no casualties had been reported.
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Mexico City
Western Union
Puerto Mexico
Mrs Fitschen Injured When Auto Overturns Near Anaconda
Mrs. Gus Fitschen of 552 Colorado street suffered a fractured shoulder blade and back injury after a Franklin sedan driven by her son Elmer overturned three miles off the Butte Anaconda road. Husband Gus Fitschen and Elmer were also hurt. George Fitschen and Mrs. George Fitschen shaken. The party was treated at St. Ann's Hospital and then released, with Mrs. Fitschen detained for observation. Police report the car overturned and burned no fatalities.
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Gus Fitschen
Colorado Street
Warm Springs
Elmer
Franklin
Elmer Fitschen
Butte- Anaconda
George Fitschen
Anaconda
George Stacy
Butte
St. Ann's Hospital
W. E. Long
Fitschen
C. W. Smith
Eugene Pack
Prince of Wales Uncomfortable in Atlantic Gale
The Prince of Wales and passengers aboard Kenilworth Castle endure a rough Atlantic gale en route to South Africa on January 5. Buffeting keeps most below deck as the prince rests after a recent malaria inoculation. The ship has faced the gale without damage though arrival at Madeira is likely delayed.
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Prince OF Wales
Atlantic
Kenilworth Castle
South Africa
Prince
Churches Pray for Fire Dead in Scottish Tragedy
In Paisley Scotland on January 5 memorial services were held for 72 children who died last week in a cinema panic after a small fire at Glen Cinema. About 20 000 people visited Hawkshead cemetery where most of the children were buried as heavy rain fell and hundreds of wreaths were laid.
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Paisley
Scotland
Glen Cinema
Hawkshead
New York Builders Forecast Near 9 Billion in 1930 Construction
The Copper and Brass Research association estimates U S construction requirements for 1930 at nearly 9 billion dollars. Despite 1929 dipping below five year averages, the survey expects increased activity next year driven by released funds after the stock market slump and population growth. It notes construction hinges on population increases and rising living standards.
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New York
United States
Copper and Brass Research Association
Butte Sees Six Inch Snowfall After Storm
A brisk winter storm delivered six inches of new snow across Butte and surrounding areas by midnight, following a warm spell that had nearly melted prior falls. A rising barometer signaled the storm’s end and forecasters predicted clear skies.
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Butte
Tony
Great Falls Blizzard Lands Heavy Snow and Cold Shock
A severe blizzard struck Montana with heavy snow across many areas. Lewistown recorded 14 below at night as temperatures plunged and ice coated farm lands. Despite the cold, Central Montana stockmen anticipated no feed shortage while thawing weather threatened winter wheat.
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Associated Press
Montana
Lewistown
Mercury
TOTS FOUND SAFE AFTER SEARCH
Two children Russell Alger aged 4 of 6516 Shields avenue and Frances aged 6 of 519 Kemper avenue were missing after wandering in a snowstorm. A five hour neighbor police and sheriff search found them at a south side city home. One mother Mrs R Alger received medical attention.
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Russell Alger
Shields Avenue
Frances
Kemper Avenue
R. Alger
Tunnel Cave-In Injures Scores in St Paul Work Site
A tunnel collapse in St Paul injures nearly a score of workers. Five buried under 600 tons of wet concrete were rescued as supporting timbers caught fire from salamanders. Twenty-eight men were on site. injuries not believed serious.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Thousands Return to Montana School System After Holiday Break
More than 10 000 students resume studies at Montana State School of Mines and nearby schools after a 15 day Christmas and New Year vacation. Hundreds of teachers and visiting students from western colleges pack bags and bid farewell as they head to distant points. For three weeks the Butte schools will finish the first semester coursework and exams.
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Montana State School of Mines
Butte
West
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